In this sequel to the acclaimed A Donnybrook Affair, Lemuel (Lem) Plant finds himself in Houston where he hopes to start a new life. There, he encounters Todd Kenneth, who needs some encouragement to divorce his unfaithful wife, Lillian. But when Mrs. Kenneth and her some-time lover, Mike Hardwicke turn up dead, Lem becomes embroiled in a homicide investigation.

Detective Lemuel Plant transports us into another dramatic plot where the stakes are for life or death. Intrigue, police corruption, disloyal friends, and an assortment of compelling characters come together to create a riveting thriller set in 1940s Texas.

Another sensational read from Robert E. Kearns